All in This Together: Feminists Need to Support, Speak Up and Act Now

Roxane Gay is not a bad feminist. And is there really such a thing?

The acclaimed author, editor, columnist, and editor of the new anthology The Portable Feminist Reader says good or bad, there is no one kind of feminism throughout history, including today.

What is true about feminism today is that those pushing the current political agenda “know what feminism is because they are trying to undo its power. Feminism is everything they do not represent.” She added, “That is why they want to erase words like feminism.”

Event, Inspirational Role ModelsMichele WeldonApril 4, 2025feminism, roxane gay, leadership, gender parity, gender equalityComment

The Power of Philanthropy: My Week of Celebrating Women Changing the World

True, I’m writing this at the end of Mother’s Day after long talks with my children and lots of social media posts lauding moms and those who have “mothered” in non-biological ways.

Gloria FeldtMay 14, 2019equality, feminism, mothers-day, nancy-oreill, Women

How Technology Brings Chaos and Opportunity for Women to Disrupt, Innovate, Create

I remember how taken I was when I read science historian James Gleick’s 1995 article “Just a Damn Minute.”

Gloria FeldtApril 21, 2019business, fast-company, feminism, jenny-fleiss, technology

If We Don’t Change the Narrative About Women and Leadership, We’re Doomed to Live in It Forever…

Listen to me, Women: You’re not crazy. The narrative about us makes us feel crazy by incessantly focusing on our problems in a way that makes them sound insolvable. It’s a miracle if we don’t fall into despair or rage. No wonder we may feel immobilized by the messages telling us we’re damned if we do and damned if we don’t — insert the behavior of your choice here.

Gloria FeldtFebruary 18, 2019careers, feminism, gender-equality, Leadership, Women

February Might Be the Shortest Month but It’s a Super Important One

The stores are full of red Valentine hearts. We’re reminded that February is Heart Month.

This year I missed the inspiring Go Red for Women events highlighting the importance of women taking care of their heart health. I usually attend these either as a speaker or financial supporter, and I have told my story of why here. I couldn’t go last week because my heart was devoted to launching Take The Lead’s signature 50 Women Can Change the World in Journalism program in New York. And it was awesome.

Gloria FeldtFebruary 11, 2019black-history-month, feminism, journalism, Leadership, Women

I Wrote a Book for Women Called “No Excuses.” Now I Need to Write “No Excuses” for Men.

Pity the poor men whose lives have been complicated by women seeking to work without being sexually harassed.

Gloria FeldtFebruary 5, 2019feminism, kirsten-gillibrand, Leadership, metoo, Women

Why SAP’s Women Forward Event Makes Me Optimistic About the Future of Women’s Leadership

During this introspective time of welcoming a new year, let’s savor the now. This moment. All that’s happened for women at work and in society, all that’s changed, and the work we still have to do.

Gloria FeldtJanuary 14, 2019feminism, gender-equality, Leadership, Power, Women

2019: The Year I Claim Power and Why This Is the Real Year of the Woman

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at Spirit of the Senses, a long-established Phoenix-area group of people who get together for lectures and discussions on provocative topics.

Gloria FeldtJanuary 7, 2019equality, feminism, gender-equality, Leadership, new-year

Tears and Joy: “Gloria: A Life” and What’s Next for a 21st Century Women’s Movement

Issue 78 — December 17, 2018 Tears welled up many times. I could have had a good sloppy cry as I watched the play Gloria: A Life, had I not needed to keep it together in order to participate in the Talking Circle with Steinem and the audience after the play.No, the play isn’t about me.

Gloria FeldtDecember 17, 2018feminism, gloria-steinem, Leadership, theatre, WomenComment

Two clear cases of implicit gender bias that have me fuming

My friend Dan Sager is a terrific supporter of Take The Lead and gender equality in general. The dad of two daughters, he proudly updates me on their accomplishments and sends me ideas and connections aimed at furthering Take The Lead’s success.

Gloria FeldtDecember 10, 2018feminism, gloria-steinem, heroes, Leadership, WomenComment

A Tale of 2 Gloria’s: Steinem and Feldt on Using Their Power To Change The World

What can you learn from the chance to experience the wisdom from two of the most prominent changemakers on gender, equity and civil rights issues today?

EventMichele WeldonDecember 6, 20189 Leadership Power Tools, feminism, Gloria Feldt, Gloria Steinem, Michele WeldonComment

No, No, Nancy — Women Must Change the Power Paradigm or Never Progress

Issue 76 — November 26, 2018 Dressed in angry orange from pantsuit to stilettos, Congresswoman and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) regally graces the cover of the November 25, 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine.

Gloria FeldtNovember 26, 2018feminism, Leadership, nancy-pelosi, Politics, Women

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